NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Meteorologists report subtropical hurricane activity in the Atlantic
The current hurricane season is seeing increased storm activity in the subtropics, including the Gulf of Mexico and waters near Florida and the Bahamas, due to the influence of El Niño. All three named storms recorded this season originated in this subtropical zone.
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Residents in the Gulf and Atlantic regions are experiencing a shift in hurricane formation patterns this year, which may affect local weather monitoring and preparedness.
Key Facts
- The current hurricane season is characterized by high activity in the subtropics.
- The subtropical zone includes the Gulf of Mexico and waters east and north of Florida and the Bahamas.
- El Niño is identified as the primary driver for the shift in storm activity away from the deep tropics.
- All three named storms recorded this season originated in the subtropical zone.
Who's Mentioned
otherEl Niño“Climate phenomenon influencing storm patterns”otherMoke“A tropical storm system currently moving south of Hawaii.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“The federal agency responsible for tracking and forecasting tropical weather sys”locationFlorida“Region near subtropical storm activity”locationAtlantic“Region of hurricane activity”otherLala“A previous storm system that impacted Hawaii.”locationBahamas“Region near subtropical storm activity”organizationDeepMind“Google's AI modeling group used for weather forecasting.”locationHawaii“The state currently under a flood watch due to Tropical Storm Moke.”